About the Purbeck Gun Club
The Purbeck Gun Club was founded in 1977 by our chairman Mr Graham Baume. The club started as a pistol shooting club and shared its range with the now defunct Rifle Club in Swanage, Dorset.
Following the handgun ban in 1997 many of the members moved to target shooting using .22 rimfire rifles and the club now offers competitions between the members for both rimfire and air rifle shooters.
In late 2011 after losing our indoor range, the club changed to a "roving club" and we rent various ranges from other Dorset gun clubs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What type of gun can I shoot on a Firearms shooting day?
Any Style of .22 calibre rimfire rifles.
Do I need my own gun to start shooting?
No, the club has various .22 rimfire rifles and for members and visitors to
use. There is no charge for the use of club rifles and pistols. *
Can I purchase ammunition at the club?
You can purchase .22 rimfire ammunition and also air gun pellets. You must leave your
.22 rimfire ammunition at the club unless you are a firearms certificate holder and then
any purchased ammunition must be entered on your certificate before you take it away
from the range.
How can I join the club?
You must enter your details on the membership form provided and return this with the
appropriate membership fee to the club. We will then contact your references and we
also have to submit your details to the firearms department at Dorset Police.
Once all the checks are complete you will be provided with a membership card and your
three month probation period will start.
Can I bring a friend or guest along to shoot?
You can only bring guests to shoot firearms on one of the clubs open days. We request that you contact the range officer for
the shoot to tell them you are bringing extra people to shoot. All visitors are subject to a
range fee of £6 per session.